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2011 Map of Highwood

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Highwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Highwood serves as the central hub of this Chouteau County landscape, situated where the Highwood Creek valley meets the local road network. The settlement is anchored by essential community landmarks including the Highwood Post Office and the Highwood Vol Fire Dept. The surrounding terrain is defined by a series of deep drainages and named coulees, such as Deadman Coulee, Indian Coulee, and the prominently labeled Big Sag.

Water plays a defining role in the local geography, with the winding paths of Belt Creek and North Willow Creek carving through the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map also identifies the 21N07E14CBAD01 Spring near Dunbar Hill, illustrating the vital water sources required in this part of Montana. Transportation routes like Stageline Rd and Shepherd Xing hint at the historical movement of goods and people between these northern plains settlements and the creeks that sustain them.